Ohio Pipeline Approval Process

Because Duke Energy’s Central Corridor Pipeline Extension project is for a section of pipeline that is only located in the State of Ohio, the project must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).

The picture below represents the approval process for building this pipeline.

Pipeline Approval Process for Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

As of June 2016, this project is in the pre-application phase and Duke plans proceed to the next phase in July.

Contacting Ohio Power Siting Board

One of the first steps you should take right nowis reaching out to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) to express your opinion and concerns. Be sure to refer to the Case ID number (16-0253-GA-BTX) in any communication to ensure your comments get associated with the right record.

Duke seems to have a corporate culture that sees issues from their own point of view. This can translate to a lack of understanding and empathy of the very people they are supposed to be serving. Note this recent safety issue in Carmel, Indiana. … https://t.co/nxemSedXjI

If you live or work near Conrey and School Rd, near Stewart Elementary School, be aware that Duke is doing pipeline inspection work in the area. (This is the location where the Central Corridor Pipeline would connect to the WW feeder station.)